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[quote=Anonymous]I joined massage envy, pay $59.00 every month for an hour ( discount price ) after the initial $49.00 hour massage. My husband joined as well and we tip differently. I tip $16, as suggested in the room signs if the MT focused on what I asked for my back issues. I started this years ago and now do not want to change the amount to my repeat MT. My husband tips $12 and is bothered by the tips so many people expect when they are not making under minimum wage. 20% of the $59 we pay is $12, however I bought into the kooL-aide of their recommended signs in the room saying the tip should be based on the non-discounted rate if not signed up for autopsy net at MASSAGE ENVY. It said $16 for an hour. Tips what you are comfortable with , not what others tell you to. If you feel incredible walking out, you may want to give something above and beyond. I am of the mindset that cost ( in a perfect world) should not matter, example in a restaurant...I order a Diet Coke and bowl of soup for $10... Same restaurant, I order lobster and a bottle of wine for $80 . Tip $3 versus $16... Really? The server comes over and provides service, brings out our food, checks on us and removes plates to our table the same amount. They don't spends any more time at our table with lobster and wine that they did with the Diet Coke and soup at the same establishment, right? Tips should be about above and beyond service, not based on what you spent on your food or for a massage. I do agree tipping in the USA is a tad out of control and just expected regardless of the service provided. We should learn something from Europe service, at a restaurant or a massage therapists office/massage envy. They treat you well regardless and do not base your experience on a tip that may or may be coming later, they just hope you come back. CHEERS! [/quote]
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